The state administrator in Nordland is the state's representative in Nordland county and is responsible for following up decisions, targets and guidelines from the Storting and the government. The office carries out a number of tasks for various ministries, directorates and supervisory authorities.
Among the services offered are courses and conferences in various subject areas, as well as subject meetings for the UKL and world heritage areas. The state administrator also organizes information meetings about national tests and provides support to leadership networks for adult education. The office also handles applications in the event of production failure and offers subsidies for agriculture, including production subsidies. Resources such as forms and services are available, as well as a national inspection calendar for an overview of inspection activities.